Football. Ua presents a preview of the match of the first round of the English Premier League between Newcastle and Tottenham.
Newcastle United - Tottenham Sunday, 15:30, Newcastle, St. James Park. Live broadcast on Football 2.
Approximate compositions:.
Newcastle: Elliott - Manquillo, Clark, Lejeune, Dammett - Hayden, Shelvey - Richie, Perez, Atsu - Mitrovic.
Tottenham: Lloris - Dyer, Alderweigreld, Vertonghen - Sissoko, Vanyama, Dembele, Davis - Allie, Eriksen - Kane.
Do not play: Yedlin - Lamela, Rose, Nkudu, Trippier.
In doubt: Gail - ... Judge: Andre Marriner.
The joy of Raphael Benitez from the return of Newcastle to the elite division was somewhat spoiled by the lethargy of the "forty" in the transfer market. But the Spaniard definitely should not complain against the backdrop of Mauricio Pochettino - Tottenham and did not sign any newcomers!.
The last meeting of these teams in the Premier League took place in May 2016. Then going to the exit Newcastle defeated Tottenham 5: 1, which eventually cost the "spurs" second place in the standings. Given the difference between the teams, it is unlikely that someone expects a repeat of this result today. Probably Benitez would be happy to score at least one point against the vice-champion of the country before the newly filled home stands.
Interesting Facts:.
- Newcastle won only 1 of the last 9 debut matches of the championships (H4 P4), but just against Tottenham - 2: 1 in 2012.
- Harry Kane scored 20 goals in the last 15 matches against the newcomers to the Premier League. On the other hand, he has not scored in the Premier League in August.
- In the last 3 Premier League matches between these teams on St. James Park, the audience saw 14 goals.
- Rafael Benitez has never lost Tottenham home games in the Premier League (B5 H3).
The trainers say:.
Rafael Benitez, Newcastle: "I'm very happy to be back in the Premier League. When I decided to stay in Newcastle, it was because I wanted to return to the Premier League with this great club. And here we are. We will try to stay in the elite. This city deserves a NPS team. Fans support the team, the city supports it and it's incredible.. An important match awaits us. First of all, you need to score 3 points against Tottenham, and then - to approach this goal for each match ".
Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham: "From the very beginning, when you have 38 more matches ahead, it's important to win, it's important to start well. The first three points will give us confidence in our strengths and style of play that we profess. We have an ambitious team, we intend to fight and win. I hope that this season we will again fight for trophies and this struggle will be successful ".
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